Christian | SFW Artist | 🇨🇦

A dreamer studying 2D animation & writing stories of griffins as she learns to spread her wings and fly!

Commissions, Merch, linearts + more

[ About the Artist ]

About the Artist
Thank you for the interest in me and my work!

Feel free to call me GW. I am a self taught, Christian, Freelance Artist born and raised in Canada. I am best recognized for my family-friendly, bright, illustrative original works and characters. Especially that of my little blue griffin, Blitz! Currently, I am spending my 20s going deeper with God as I study 2D Animation and explore the process of creating my own books and comics. I have a deep, natural passion to create, inspire and spread contagious hope with others and am blessed to share both my work and my journey with you ♡

I am unashamed to admit that my faith is a strong part of who I am and the foundation for all the work I put my hands to. I'm not asking you to like me nor am I forcing my faith upon anyone. I pray simply that God blesses you and that I, and my creations, may be able to see and treat you with His eyes of love, mercy and grace.
You'll recognise me best by these three characters:
Blitz, Sigrún and my persona GW!
I have a wide range of characters, stories and interests up my sleeves; always looking forward for new ways to grow! Some may not be 'atypical Christian' in nature but regardless of this I wish to keep to my integrity. From curious griffins and regal dragons, to ambitious anthros and grumpy Transformers- I venture where the winds take me!
Some Interests of Mine
Family-Friendly animated features; especially with intelligent writing
Action/Adventure genres (books, games, media)
Mythology/ Mythological Creatures (Norse, Greek, Mesoamerican for example)
Music - Christian Worship and Contemporary, Alternative Rock
Animals - To learn, draw or take care of (I own a cat as well as volunteer)
Credentials 
Certified in Adobe CS62018
Certified in Toon Boom Harmony2018
Graduated with "Top Animation student"2018
Certificate, "Introduction to 2D Animation"2020
Certificate, "Writing for Animation" / Screenwriter
2023
GOAL: Diploma 2D animation 

[ Portfolio ]

[ DISCLAIMER ]
i] By commissioning me, you the Client are automatically agreeing to the following conditions and my set prices.
ii] Please note that all of my sales are "Digital Artwork" and it is the Artwork’s "Intellectual Property" that is purchased by you, the Client.
iii] Please read this thoroughly. I will refuse/ cancel any commission if you the Client do not agree or follow my Terms of Service.
iv] If you have any questions, please see my (FAQ) and or contact me directly. Simple "Hi/Hello's/How are you's" with nothing to follow are ignored so please be sure to write your question upfront.
[ ARTIST TERMS OF USE ]
1a] As the Artist, I reserve the right to alter my Terms of Services and or Commission Prices at any time I wish, for any reason I see fit and without notice.
1b] I also hold the right to charge additional fees, for example: Complexity or Revision fees.
2] I hold the right to cancel or decline any commission request at any moment for whatever reason I see fit without explanation. As goes for blacklisting anyone. Please respect my boundaries and integrity to them, as I respect your own.

ⓘ If for whatever reason I, The Artist, cancel the commission, you WILL be refunded in full.
3] Harassment, bargaining and the like will not be tolerated in any public or private space.
4a] As the Artist, I reserve the right to post your commission within my gallery or as self promotion/ advertisement with credit to you as owner for your commission/ character(s).
4b] As the artist, I own only the copyright of the artwork itself. I reserve the right to be visibly credited/linked back to for the Artwork. This includes bases/ linearts and designs by me.
4c] Likewise, I reserve the right to sign and watermark any and all my artworks be it works in progress, completed artworks or designs. Do not remove or otherwise obstruct.
[ STYLE / FINAL PRODUCT ]
5] There may be slight differences between the samples in my gallery and the completed illustration you receive. This is based on communication, tools, time and personal health.
6a] You, the Client, are responsible for saving any and all information, images and other digital data I provide.
As you, the Client, are purchasing a digital product it is therefore never intended by either parties to send or receive physical or otherwise shipped items.
6b] Completed commissions will be emailed as a PNG and or via Google Drive link if preferred.
7] The Client must respect that my artistic style cannot and will not be altered. Constructive criticism is welcomed where asked but please stick to feedback concerning your commission.
8a] My artwork is illustrative with cartoon influences and paired limited realistic features. I am fully self taught with 10 years of experience, pursuing artwork seriously.
8b] Understand: Shading can and will alter flat colours of your character/ subject matter.
8c] My strengths are animals (feral/qudrupedal or plantigrade anthro); original characters and nature based backgrounds. I am nevertheless happy to explore outside the box and expanding my horizons however doing so may affect how long your commission may take.
[ Will Draw ]
- Original Characters
- Animals, including but not limited to: Mammals, avian, reptiles, aquatic, and mythical creatures
- Feral and Anthro body-types
- Minimal gore ie. scars, blood
- OCs whose origins/ background/ species belong to a canon/ copyright series (ie. Pokémon or Night Fury)
[ Will [NOT] Draw ]
- *In any style besides my own
- NSFW content, including:
Nudity, extreme or candy gore, sexual/ fetish/ or suggestive content, etc. as well as any content that makes me uncomfortable
- Satanic, horror, witchcraft etc themes or symbolism
- Political/ world news topics; hate speech; profanity; monthly, holiday or event themes; or against my own Christian beliefs or boundaries.
- Ship art including characters kissing, holding hands or other forms of intimacy.
- Real people, my own OCs or canon/ copyright characters of media (ex. an actor/ family member, my oc Blitz or ©Dreamworks HTTYD Toothless)
[ May Draw ]
Will consider OCs that are:
Human/simplistic robots/ mecha, bug or of an open/ semi/ closed species
The above considerations are subject to additional fees; as listed below:
+$5 for busts | +$10 for partials | +$15 for fulls^
Please see (FAQ) for more information
Will consider artworks involving:
Equine/ungulate characters or subjects; backgrounds featuring architecture ie. buildings, city scape
[ REQUESTS]
9a] I only accept requests via my Jot Form.
On the homepage of my carrd, a link to this form will unlock. There, follow and fill in all the prompts required to submit your request and await for my response.

ⓘ Jot Form has a unique widget that will add up the total cost estimate of your commission. It will also email you your request information with the option to edit as you need.
9b] It is expected that to fill a form, you have ready:
- Image reference(s) of your character/ subject including one full, unshaded reference.
- The finances on-hand to pay for your commission request if you are chosen. Please seek Google to aid with any conversion fees/ differences (ex. $ USD in $ CAD, etc).
- Feel free to include a rough sketch of your idea/ prompt.
10a] It may take me up to a week to respond to your commission request.
If I have chosen your request, I will contact you directly to relay, discuss and confirm your request further. Once confirmed, I will then send you your invoice.

If I did not/do not message you, then I had not chosen your request to work on. Please feel free to submit your request again next commission opening.
11] While multiple requests can be made; commissions are NOT first come first serve (FCFS) nor will they be worked on in order of payment. Rather, they will be worked on based on motivation/ inspiration and any time constraints for example, health.
11b] I typically work in sets of up to a maximum of three commissions at a time, and make my way down the requests accordingly. Reference Sheets I try to keep as the only commission on queue alongside anything from my Ko-Fi and personal projects.
12] If your character is "complex" or among the considered subjects, I have the right to charge a fee to include these details. (see 1b)

This fee will be stated before the transaction, and you hold the right to make changes to your commission request (eg. change the character, agree to simplified design changes) before the transaction is complete.

ⓘ Please see my FAQ for further details on complex designs
13] If you have a specific vision, feel free to send me a rough sketch/idea.
[ PAYMENT ]
14a] Payments are ONLY accepted via PayPal invoice in USD or CAD equivalent to my set commission prices. Payment is upfront, in full.
14b] You will NOT need to pay an invoice until AFTER we have discussed and confirmed your request. Please do not send money at any time beforehand or outside the provided invoice.

ⓘ Please remember that what Jot Form states is merely a quote estimate.
15] Per PayPal's own terms of service:
- I do not provide my services for clients under 18
- I, the Artist, will cover PayPal fees (currently standing at 8%) as expected of me. What you see on the invoice is what you will pay.
16a] I will personally email/ link you your invoice directly to avoid accidental transactions. Do not send any funds until you receive your invoice from me, which will be sent AFTER we have discussed and confirmed your commission slot.
16b] If your invoice is not paid within in timely manner (24hr) or within our agreed timeframe, the commission will be cancelled. Repeated counts of commissioning a project and failing to pay will result in blacklisting.

ⓘ This applies to adopting designs from me as well.
☆ Pay Pal Disclaimer ☆
17] As previously stated in (iii), all my sales are "Digital Artwork" and it is the Artwork's "Intellectual Property" that is purchased by you, the Client. This is not the artwork's copyright, where ownership remains to me, The Artist (see 4b)
18a ] As stated in (6a); nothing is ever intended by me or the Client to be physically shipped.
18b] I am not required ever to ship any item. You will only ever be receiving your commission via Email/ a Google drive link in full PNG resolution. In event of an adopt; the character will be sent to you via site, Toyhouse.
[ REFUNDS ]
19a] 100% REFUND: Before/ during the first sketch.
19b] 75% REFUND: During second/third revision sketches and or after with no sketches approved
19c] 0% REFUNDS: Anytime after APPROVAL of sketch and completion of artwork.
19d] ⓘ If for whatever reason I or you cancel the commission, you will not be permitted to keep any sketches or work. Evidence of having either kept, traced or AI fed any process of your canceled commission will result in blacklisting.
[ CHARGEBACKS ]
20a] You are required to contact me when you need to cancel a commission request.
20b] You are NOT authorized to issue a chargeback for any reason.
20c] Purposefully issuing a chargeback without contacting me to cancel/refund a project will result in immediate blacklisting for you as well as your email address and PayPal account.
[ TIME FRAME / QUEUE ]
21] Schedule:
Any time and any queue item between Tuesday - Friday, 9am-3pm PST
22a] How long your commission will take will vary upon:
Home life, personal or familiar health, school, character/ commission complexity and most importantly communication between us.
22b] Time and speed vary upon commission types.
Some may take as short as a few days to at least a month at best, and as late as a whole year. Due to this, I do not presently offer to work under deadlines.
23] I do not work in order of payment and may hop from one piece to another. This is especially prominent in times I may be waiting on your feedback. Larger pieces (ie. commissions with detailed backgrounds, numerous characters or complex characters) will especially take me more time.
24a] You may always follow along the process of your commission via my ( Trello ).

You have the right to ask for updates but please keep to a minimum. I will promptly inform you of any delays as well as all progress. Quiet times simply mean I may not have anything to update you upon. Please note that I am incapable of forgetting you or your commission.
24b] You are entitled to your right to ask for a refund if I am taking longer than desired. Please understand that; as stated in (20a); "you are required to contact me when you need to cancel a request" and however much you are refunded will depend on how far along we already are through the commission. (19a-19d)
25] As stated in (6b, 18b), Completed commissions will be sent via email as a PNG and or via a Google Drive link. I will never post artworks until after all has been approved by the client including the wish to post the artwork.
☆ Time Disclaimer ☆
26a] Due to health complications (especially following the year 2021); I have had folks wait up to a year, sometimes longer, waiting on their commissions. Am I proud of this? No. I strive to be diligent and reliable in all I do and again will keep you informed on all updates concerning your commission. But my body can only handle so much at a time and is not as fast, nor as strong, as it used to be.
26b] Additionally, If you see me doing other art, ko-fi commissions, or resting at any time of any day during my work hours- I am refueling so that I may return to your commission at full power.
[ REVISIONS / FEEDBACK ]
27] Revisions are ONLY available during the sketch stage.
- One sketch + two optional revision sketches. (Totaling: 3 sketches)
- Any additional revisions at any point of the commission afterwards, unless minor or artist mistake, are an added +$5 fee.

ⓘ As stated in (19d), If for whatever reason I or you cancel the commission, you will not be permitted to keep any sketches/ process of work.
28a] You, the Client, are responsible for providing clear and correct references and information concerning your commission
28b] If your request is a reference sheet, especially for a custom design, communication is KEY!! We will go back and forth alot and any revisions will still face additional charges if revision amount is exceeded.

Typos, typeface and theme elements of layout will not apply for such fees.
29] I, the Artist, am not responsible for any unsatisfactory element of the finished product if no feedback was given.
30] I will send WIPs (works in progress) during every stage for your feedback. Each will feature a faint watermark and or be sent as a lower quality image attachment ie. a screenshot.
31] If you feel the need, you are welcome to redline WIPs!
32] I will not redraw a completed commission unless payment is received for a second order.
[ CLIENT TERMS OF USE ]
33a] You, the Client, may use the Artwork for personal use, including but not limited to:
Avatars/ Profile pictures, device wallpapers, personal website/ profile displays as well as upload to external sites such as Toyhouse/ Artfight/ refsheet.net; with credit.
33b] You reserve the right to print or otherwise create physical reproductions of your commissioned Artwork FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY (ie NOT FOR SALE).
33c] YOU MAY NOT:
DO NOT upload to any form of AI sites, create NFTs, create/ redistribute work in any way as a commercial item/ product, trace/ edit/ AI complete or render nor claim as your own work. The artwork's copyright is still to me, the Artist, and I do not consent to this usage.
34] Concerning Adopts:
You may use the design however you wish, but credit for the original design remains to me. If you edit the design, please keep it reminiscent to the original/do not stray far from the original. This applies to designs purchased directly from me OR by previous owners.
[ KO-FI TERMS OF SERVICE ]
These Terms apply directly to my commissions and sales hosted on Ko-Fi
35] All [Artist Terms of Use] and [Client Terms of Use] still apply
36] All business via Ko-Fi including shop and commissions are requested and paid for ON the Ko-Fi website. Prices are in CAD and processed through PayPal.
37] Ko-Fi Commissions have unlimited slots.
IF ever slots are limited or closed, I, The Artist, had to make breathing room.
38a] Regardless of slots; Ko-Fi commissions are meant to be smaller, cheaper options for both the Client and Artist. These commissions will be worked on IN BETWEEN larger, general commissions and projects.
38b] Time could be a within the week or within a few months depending on projects.
39a] I have both [DIGITAL] products/ Commissions and [PHYSICAL] Products and commissions.

39i] [DIGITAL] products/ commissions are never intended by me or the client to ever be shipped as a physical Item. Digital items will be sent via a Google Drive link.

39ii] [PHYSICAL] products/ commissions are intended by me and the client to be shipped as a Physical Item and never as only a digital item (ie. Photograph of product, wips, etc).
39b] [PHYSICAL] products/ commissions require a shipping address (NAME, LOCATION, POSTAL CODE) and payment for shipping especially where tracking is concerned. Items will be mailed via Canada Post.
40a] [ WILL DRAW ]
- Original Characters, animals, anthros/furry, human/oids, bots
- Minor gore ie. scars/ blood
- ☆ Fanart/canon characters for [PWYW REQUESTS] only
- SFW Content strictly

40b] [ WILL NOT DRAW ]
- NSFW of any level or theme
- Political/world news topics; hate speech; monthly, holiday or event themes; against my own Christian beliefs; ship art; and real people
- Satanic, horror, witchcraft etc themes or symbolism and profanity.
41] If I cannot fulfill/ am uncomfortable by your request I will decline and refund you in full as per my right to do so.
42] You are welcome to ask for WIPs (works in progress) however, Ko-Fi commissions typically do not go through the stages of needing feedback.

A typical Ko-Fi commission process would be as follows:
- You make the request
- I make the commission and send once finished
- I ONLY send wips if I really need feedback.

GriffinWriter's General Commissions
are currently closed with an unknown ETA

[ ADDED FEEs ] 
COMPLEX OCs
--[see FAQ]--		Subject to additional fee:
Busts: +$5
Partials: +$10
Fulls/ Refs: +$15
EXTRA CHARACTERS+50% of base price [per] added OC
Transparent/ Basic BackgroundNo Fee | Simple as solid colour, abstract, pattern brushes and strokes
DETAILED BACKGROUNDAdditional Fee of $10-20 depending upon complexity
[ Simple as clouds, extreme as buildings]
Outside of complexity fees; all base prices are universal regardless of species or build!
Busts
Anywhere from the mid-chest up!
Partials
Anywhere from the mid-thigh up!
Full-Body
Your character(s) in all their glory!

All General Commissions + Fees
are listed in USD
[ Select images to view ]

BUSTS 
FLAT COLOUR$30
SHADED$45
PAINTED$60
PARTIALS 
FLAT COLOUR$45
SHADED$50
FULL-BODIES 
FLAT COLOUR$60
SHADED$80
REFERENCE SHEETBASE PRICE
SYMMETRY$60
STANDARD$80
CUSTOM OC+$20 to ref type
BASE INCLUDES:
* ONE fullbody, a colour palette, themed layout with flatcolour or otherwise BASIC background; character Name/ Species & physical Traits notes. + Owner, Designer and artist credits.		**I hold the right to refuse to draw/ write any details and addons.
OPTIONALADDONS
FOCALS+$5/EA | Focal Points including: facial/ body markings, wings/ appendages +more
Reused assets will not amount to extra costs
ITEMS+$5/EA | Jewelry/ Acessories/ Etc
EMOTES+$5/EA | Interests/ Expressions
FULLS+$15/EA for [same poses]
+$20/EA for [alt. pose]
Asymmetry/ alternate forms/ alt palettes/ outfits/
[ Will Draw ]
- Original Characters
- Animals, including but not limited to: Mammals, avian, reptiles, aquatic, and mythical creatures
- Feral and Anthro body-types
- Minimal gore ie. scars, blood
- OCs whose origins/ background/ species belong to a canon/ copyright series (ie. Pokémon or Night Fury)
[ Will [NOT] Draw ]
- *In any style besides my own
- NSFW content, including:
Nudity, extreme or candy gore, sexual/ fetish/ or suggestive content, etc. as well as any content that makes me uncomfortable
- Satanic, horror, witchcraft etc themes or symbolism
- Political/ world news topics; hate speech; profanity; monthly, holiday or event themes; or against my own Christian beliefs or boundaries.
- Ship art including characters kissing, holding hands or other forms of intimacy.
- Real people, my own OCs or canon/ copyright characters of media (ex. an actor/ family member, my oc Blitz or ©Dreamworks HTTYD Toothless)
[ May Draw ]
Will consider OCs that are:
Human/simplistic robots/ mecha, bug or of an open/ semi/ closed species
The above considerations are subject to additional fees; as listed below:
+$5 for busts | +$10 for partials | +$15 for fulls^
Please see (FAQ) for more information
Will consider artworks involving:
Equine/ungulate characters or subjects; backgrounds featuring architecture ie. buildings, city scape
Ko-Fi Exclusivescost in CAD
PWYW requestsMin $8
GOOBER$12
GreyscaleBust/Half: $20
Full-Body: $26
Character Cards$25 + Shipping
(North America)
[ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: What Program/tools do you use?
Answer: I primarily use Corel Painter essentials 7 with a Wacom Intuos pro tablet, alongside a Huion Keydial and Clip Studio Paint Ex. I use Adobe Animate CC for studies and apps Pixlr and inshot to prepare posts.
Question: Why do you only draw Tuesday through Friday?
Answer: I have very busy, exhausting weekends between volunteering at the shelter on Saturdays and Church on Sundays. Mondays I take as a day for myself to rest.
Question: How long have you been drawing for?
Answer: I've been drawing and creating artworks for as long as I can remember. I always naturally gravitated to it, but didn't decide take it seriously until 2013. That same year I discovered my calling toward animation/ children's entertainment and created my first of many characters, Blitz!
Question: What is your favourite subject or method to draw?
Answer: I really greatly enjoy drawing mythical creatures and or critters with wings, with a newer achieved passion for robotic subjects and characters. I also greatly enjoy drawing clouds! My favourite method/medium is probably water colour even though I lack the patience for the medium.
Question: Do you accept other payment methods/ currencies?
Answer: Despite it's ever growing fees (+8% atm), I use PayPal and PayPal alone. I do not accept art, points, or cryptocurrencies; only USD or CAD equivalent. Always check Google for conversions.
Question: Would it be rude to send an example of what I'm looking for?
Answer: Not at all! If you have a specific vision you are free to supply a sketch, pose, 'red line' a wip I send or even send me one of my previous posts as reference. The more clear and concise, the better and quicker we may finish your commission.
Question: What if I only want a sketch?
Answer: I do not offer just sketch or just lineart commissions. The closest are my traditional and greyscale sketch commissions via my Ko-Fi!
Question: Do you offer traditonal/ animated works or book illustrations?
Answer: At this present time, no I do not. I am still a student of both professional book illustrations and 2D animation and am uncomfortable offering commissions for them.

Concerning Traditional commissions, I only offer them on my Ko-FI! I have finally obtained a PO box as well and am able to ship ONLY the traditional commissions or shop items from my Ko-Fi.
Question: What identifies a complex character for the added fees? Why the difference of $5-15?
Answer: Characters that are robots, human/oids, unfamiliar species and or feature a wide range of characteristics (ie. extra limbs, colours, etc) are considered "Complex". As I grow this list may change, but I always want to expand my horizons whilst seeking to do the best of my ability. This however means it can take longer. Each fee amount (5, 10, 15) is associated with each crop (bust, partial, full-body/ ref sheets).

** Only accounts ONCE within a whole commission ie. for a ref sheet you will not be charged a complexity fee for every additional full body or feature.
** Does not attribute to characters of special physical needs such as a wheelchair or prosthesis.
** Conditions of fee are subject to change.